Director, Carbon Program Implementation

Position Overview

• Perennial is building high-integrity agricultural carbon and sustainability programs designed to withstand the highest levels of scrutiny. As Director of Carbon Program Implementation, you will serve as Perennial’s internal authority on carbon methodology interpretation and real-world implementation. This role requires translation of registry requirements into defensible project designs that ensure projects move successfully through validation and verification. The Director of Carbon Program Implementation will help shape Perennial’s long-term strategy and leadership in the voluntary carbon market (VCM).

What You'll Own

• The position has three core responsibilities: (1) project design and registration, (2) ensuring a culture of methodological rigor across Perennial, and (3) leadership in the VCM.

1. Lead high-integrity project design and registration: take responsibility for end-to-end methodological integrity of Perennial’s soil carbon programs.
• Lead the design and registration of agricultural soil carbon projects under established and emerging voluntary carbon standards (e.g., VCS, SOCIALCARBON, Climate Action Reserve).
• Interpret Agricultural Land Management methodologies (e.g., VM0042, VM0032, SCM005) and translate requirements into executable implementation strategies.
• Design and oversee soil carbon sampling and GHG data collection strategies.
• Prepare, review, and defend Project Design Documents and supporting documentation.
• Engage directly with validation and verification bodies throughout validation and verification processes, including responding to findings and corrective action requests.
• Support customer-facing discussions involving technical and regulatory complexity, balancing integrity, cost efficiency, and scalability.

2. Methodological rigor across Perennial: ensure that methodological excellence is integrated into Perennial’s systems, products, and growth strategy.
• Integrate evolving registry and methodology requirements into Perennial’s product offerings, workflows, and implementation processes.
• Develop internal standards, documentation, and audit-ready processes that promote consistency and defensibility.
• Provide internal training and guidance to build organizational capacity around methodology interpretation and compliance.
• Advise business development and leadership on the strategic fit, risk profile, and integrity implications of new opportunities.
• Stay ahead of evolving integrity frameworks, registry updates, and market expectations.

3. Shape Perennial’s leadership in the voluntary carbon market: position Perennial as a thoughtful, credible leader in high-integrity carbon markets.
• Represent Perennial in registry working groups and industry forums.
• Engage in methodology development, revisions, and public comment processes.
• Help shape Perennial’s registry engagement strategy and long-term positioning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with registries, validators, and ecosystem leaders.

What You'll Bring

• > 3 years of experience in carbon project development, methodologies, or standards.
• Direct experience leading or materially contributing to the registration of agricultural soil carbon projects in the voluntary carbon market.
• Demonstrated expertise with VCS ALM methodologies, especially VM0042 and/or VM0032, and the ability to translate methodology language into defensible implementation strategies.
• Strong working knowledge of registry rules, eligibility requirements, and core project components.
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